Abstract: The present invention provides a synthetic resin cap capable of providing excellent tamper evidence performance, achieving both sealing performance and opening performance, and securing leak prevention of contents in the container before breakage of the bridges.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a capacitor includes forming a first storage node (SN) oxide layer over a substrate, forming a second SN oxide layer over the first SN oxide layer, forming a mask pattern over the second SN oxide layer, dry-etching the first and the second SN oxide layers using the mask pattern as an etch barrier to form a capacitor region, and wet-etching a resultant structure including the capacitor region to enlarge a bottom width of the capacitor region, thereby forming a final capacitor region having the enlarged bottom width, wherein the first SN oxide layer comprises one portion of high impurity concentration and the other portion of low impurity concentration, the one portion corresponding to a region where the final capacitor region is to be formed.

Abstract: A fabrication process and apparatus provide a high-performance magnetic field sensor (200) from two differential sensor configurations (201, 211) which require only two distinct pinning axes (206, 216) which are formed from a single reference layer (60) that is etched into high aspect ratio shapes (62, 63) with their long axes drawn with different orientations so that, upon treating the reference layer with a properly aligned orienting field (90) and then removing the orienting field, the high aspect ratio patterns provide a shape anisotropy that forces the magnetization of each patterned shape (62, 63) to relax along its respective desired axis.

Abstract: A method of producing bit-patterned media master is provided whereby down-track and cross-track deflection plates are used to position an electronic beam at two (or more) adjacent tracks during the same revolution. Adjacent tracks of a bit-patterned media can be mastered simultaneously in the present invention by keeping the electronic beam ON during the entire time that the master is being created and the deflection plates are used to quickly ping-pong the electronic beam between the two (or more) adjacent tracks.

Abstract: Methods of operating inductively coupled plasma (ICP) reactors having ICP sources and substrate bias with phase control are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of operating a first plasma reactor having a source RF generator inductively coupled to the first plasma reactor on one side of a substrate support surface of a substrate support within the first plasma reactor and a bias RF generator coupled to the substrate support on an opposing side of the substrate support surface, wherein the source RF generator and the bias RF generator provide respective RF signals at a common frequency may include selecting a desired value of a process parameter for a substrate to be processed; and adjusting the phase between respective RF signals provided by the source RF generator and the bias RF generator to a desired phase based upon a predetermined relationship between the process parameter and the phase.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of polishing a substrate comprising (i) providing a chemical-mechanical polishing system comprising (a) a polishing component selected from an abrasive, a polishing pad, or both an abrasive and a polishing pad, (b) an aqueous carrier, and (c) the halogen adduct resulting from the reaction of (1) an oxidizing agent selected from the group consisting of iodine, bromine, and a combination thereof, and (2) a carbon acid having a pKa of about 3 to about 14, wherein the halogen adduct is present in a concentration of about 0.001 mM or more in the aqueous carrier, (ii) contacting the substrate with the polishing system, and (iii) abrading at least a portion of the surface of the substrate with the polishing system to polish the substrate.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes a chamber to provide an inner area in which a process is performed upon an object, and a plasma source to generate an electric field in the inner area and thereby to generate plasma from a source gas supplied in the inner area, wherein the plasma source comprises a top source provided in the top of the chamber, and a side source encompassing the side of the chamber and allowing current to flow from the one side of the chamber to the other side thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure suggests apparatus and methods that can be used to chemically process microfeature workpieces, e.g., semiconductor wafers. One implementation of the invention provides a method in which a surface of a microfeature workpiece is contacted with an etchant liquid. The wall of the processing chamber may be highly transmissive of an operative wavelength range of radiation, but the etchant liquid is absorptive of the operative wavelength range. The etchant liquid is heated by delivering radiation through the wall of a processing chamber. This permits processing chambers to be formed of materials (e.g., fluoropolymers) that cannot be used in conventional systems that must conduct heat through the wall of the processing chamber.

Abstract: A high voltage, preferably 35 kV, rubber molded fused vacuum interrupter assembly for protecting an electrical circuit from fault currents. The assembly includes one or more vacuum fault interrupters; one or more current limiting fuses; one or more sensing modules and a control module. Each of the vacuum fault interrupters is contained in a molded insulating structure and each of the current limiting fuses is encapsulated in a rubber molding. For each phase of the electrical circuit, a vacuum fault interrupter and a current limiting fuse are connected in series. The sensing modules measure the current in the lines. The vacuum fault interrupter interrupts low current faults and the fuse operates to protect against high current faults in a high voltage electrical power line. A three-phase electrical circuit would have three vacuum fault interrupters and three current limiting fuses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to arc welding torch and a method of extracting fume gas from a welding site. The torch comprises a metal electrode and at least one shield gas port adapted to direct a shield gas curtain around the metal electrode and a welding site. At least one shroud gas port is spaced radially outward from the shield gas port and adapted to impart to an exiting shroud gas a radially outward component of velocity. Fume gas is preferably extracted from a position radially intermediate the shield gas curtain and the shroud gas curtain.

Abstract: Electrically isolated gas cups for plasma transferred arc welding torches, plasma transferred arc welding torches including such gas cups, and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment a gas cup includes a dielectric portion sized and configured to couple with a torch body and electrically isolate the gas cup from the torch body. In additional embodiments, a plasma transferred arc welding torch includes an anode, a cathode, a torch body coupled to the anode and the electrode, and a gas cup at least partially surrounding the anode and electrically isolated from the torch body. In further embodiments, a method of coupling a gas cup to a plasma transferred arc welding torch includes coupling a dielectric structure to a gas cup and coupling the dielectric structure to a torch body to electrically isolate the gas cup from the torch body.

Abstract: A shielding gas (SG) flow controller for an arc welder includes SG input/output with a controllable valve therebetween, and having a control input, and a controller having a first input receiving a welding signal representing arc current and a gas flow setting controller generating a flow setting output based on the welding signal, representing a desired SG flow. Input and output pressure sensors provide SG input and out pressure to second and third controller inputs, respectively. A flow setting output modifier modifies the flow setting output of the gas flow setting controller based on the SG input/output pressure, the welding signal, and a characteristic of the controllable valve into a control signal input to the control input of the controllable gas valve to maintain a substantially constant SG flow corresponding to the flow setting output substantially independent of actual SG input/output pressures.

Abstract: A spool gun having a quick connector connectable to an electrical power source and a gas source is disclosed. A connection line extends from the spool gun and is attached to a connector. The connector both fluidly connects the spool gun to a shielding gas source and electrically connects the spool gun to a power source constructed to generate a welding-type power. Such a spool gun is quickly and efficiently connectable to the gas and power systems required for performing welding processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a joining head arrangement for joining components, such as studs, onto a workpiece. The joining head arrangement comprises a housing and a slide that is mounted on the housing and is movable, by means of a linear drive, in a joining direction in relation to the housing. The joining head further comprises a component holder, arranged on the slide, and operable to hold a component during a joining operation. A feed device delivers components, at a transfer location, to the component holder. The component holder is rotatable about an axis, which is aligned transversely relative to the joining direction, from a transfer position to a joining position.

Abstract: The system provides both a portable and appliance welding system. It can be use in the shop and field. In either location it can be plugged in or battery driven. When plugged in it can weld while charging simultaneously offering 100% duty cycle for heavy shop use, and a full range of metal thicknesses can be welded with ease. The system is implemented with a solid state high energy circuit; unrestricted and unfiltered, offering a wide spectrum of pure analog power. The systems is compact for maximum portability and use in remote field operations, yet can handle deep welds in a variety of metal compositions, conditions, environments, and sizes. The system uses a proven and robust storage medium of direct electric potential energy that is supplied by industrial batteries.

Abstract: The invention concerns a welding device and a welding method, in particular of tubular parts (c1, c2) such as abutting metal conduits to form pipeline metal pipes, which consists in effecting the penetrating pass from outside. The invention is characterized in that it consists in creating a single liquid weld metal under the simultaneous action of at least one laser beam (1) transmitted by optical fiber and at least one electric arc protected by gas generated from a consumable electrode (2a) constituting the filler material. The invention is mainly applicable to the construction of pipelines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laser machining head (1) with an integrated sensor device for monitoring the focus position, wherein laser machining head (1) has a focusing lens (4) and a downstream protective glass (5) in order to focus a machining beam (9) that strikes focusing lens (4) as a parallel beam into a resultant focal point (11) of focusing lens (4) with downstream protective glass (5), in which focal point a workpiece (12) is arranged. A beam splitter (3), arranged upstream of focusing lens (4) in the beam path, is transmissive for a first portion of a laser beam (8) coupled into laser machining head (1), the machining beam (9), and is reflective for a second portion, a measurement beam (10).

Abstract: A laser machining method includes directing pulse laser light onto a surface of a brittle material substrate, and a laser light scanning step for scanning laser light along a scribe-scheduled line. The laser intensity of the pulse laser light is 1.0×108 W/cm2 or greater and 1.0×1010 W/cm2 or less. The value obtained by multiplying the amount of heat input (J/cm2) by the linear expansion coefficient (10?7/K) of the brittle material is in a range of 3000 or greater and 100000 or less. Furthermore, the number of pulses within a square circumscribing the condensed light diameter of the pulse laser light is two or greater.

Abstract: Processing workpieces such as semiconductor wafers or other materials with a laser includes selecting a target to process that corresponds to a target class associated with a predefined temporal pulse profile. At least one of the predefined temporal pulse profiles may be triangular. The target class may include, for example unpassivated electrically conductive links or other bare metal structures. Based on the target class associated with the selected target, a laser pulse is generated having a triangular temporal pulse profile. The generated laser pulse is used to process the selected structure.

Abstract: A DC arc start function for a welder. The arc start function is realized using a universal input DC regulator coupled to a DC to DC converter that produces a regulated DC voltage that is sufficient to strike an arc at an electrode of the welder.

Abstract: A conduit constructed from a coiled wire having an oval or elliptical cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: Methods are provided for joining two panels by welding together a seam formed at a flange of each panel using a welding tractor adapted to travel along the seam to be welded. A welding tractor adapted for use in the methods is also provided, as is a welded panel product fabricated using the methods provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and devices for the production of micro-structured substrates and their application in natural sciences and technology, in particular in microfluidic and analysis devices and provides a method of introducing a structure, preferably a hole or cavity or channel or well or recess, in a region of an electrically insulating substrate (s), said method comprising the steps: a) providing an electrically insulating substrate (s), b) storing electrical energy across said substrate using an energy storage element (c) which is charged with said electrical energy, said energy storage element being electrically connected to said substrate, said electrical energy being sufficient to significantly heat, and/or melt and/or evaporate parts or all of a region of said substrate, c) applying additional energy, preferably heat, to said substrate or a region thereof to increase the electrical conductivity of said substrate or said region thereof, and thereby initiate a current flow and, subsequently

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lighting system for providing ultraviolet (UV) light for use in an animal habitat that includes a light fixture housing that includes a plurality of LEDs, wherein one or more of the LEDs emit UVB light and wherein one or more of the LEDs emit UVA light, and where the LEDs are clustered together. The light fixture housing also includes a controller for setting and changing an amount of light provided by the LEDs that emit UVA light and the amount of light provided by the LEDs that emit UVB light.

Abstract: A fluid warmer is disclosed. The fluid warmer includes a support surface, a heating element configured to selectively heat the support surface, and a switch assembly extending through the support surface. The switch assembly includes a switch, a movable switch plate, and a thermocouple. The switch has at least two states, one of which indicates the presence of an item on the support surface. The movable switch plate operably links to the switch to move the switch between the states and further includes a contact surface that contacts an item placed on the support surface. One or more thermocouples are embedded in the movable switch plate below the contact surface. The movable switch plate comprises a material having a thermal conductivity that permits the thermocouple(s) embedded in the switch plate to measure a temperature of an item placed on the support surface within a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A cooking range is disclosed. The range includes: a cook top section having a heating body configured to cook foods; an oven section having internal walls defining a cavity, a rack and a door, wherein the cavity is configured to accommodate the foods placed on the rack and the door is configured to open or close the cavity; a heating source configured to provide heat to the cavity when the cooking range is operated; and an air circulation mechanism having an exhaust slot and at least one suction slot and configured to suck air into the cooking range through the at least one suction slot and to discharge the air to the outside through the exhaust slot, wherein the at least one suction slot is positioned around the exhaust slot.

Abstract: A cooking range includes a cook top section having a heating body configured to cook foods; an oven section having a cavity and a door, wherein the cavity has a rack configured to accommodate foods and the door is configured to open or close the cavity; a heating source configured to provide heat to the cavity when the cooking range is operated; and an air circulation mechanism having a first duct, a second duct and a fan and configured to discharge air provided from the first duct positioned at a surface of the cavity through the second duct in response to rotation of the fan, wherein the air circulation mechanism is configured to discharge air from the top section through the second duct while the air provided from the first duct is discharged.

Abstract: A cooking range includes a cook top section. The cooking range also include an oven section having walls defining a cavity and a door, wherein the cavity being configured to accommodate food and the door being configured to open or close the cavity. The cooking range further include a heating source configured to provide heat to the cavity when the cooking range is operated. In addition, the cooking range include a rack member coupled to the cavity, and configured to support a food container placed thereon, wherein at least a part of the rack member is configured to be rotated to rotate the food thereon.

Abstract: An electronic temperature-sensing probe comprises a shell, a control base plate, a probe and a key group, wherein the control base plate is placed inside the shell; the probe with one end extending outside of the shell and the other end connected to the control base plate electrically is mounted in the shell; the key group with their inner ends connected to control contacts of the control base plate are depressibly mounted on the surface of the shell; the key group comprises a power switch key, temperature-adjusting keys and a high temperature switch key; the control base plate controls the power on/off of the heating element based on the temperature control signals provided by the temperature-adjusting keys and the high temperature switch key and the temperature signal provided by the probe and the switch control signal provided by the power switch key.

Abstract: A portable device which generates heat and which can be used alternatively as a corded, plug-in device or as a cordless, fuel-powered device. The device has dual heating capabilities—each of which is powered by a unique cartridge. For use as a plug-in device an electric cartridge that connects the device to an adapter is utilized, whereas for use as a portable device a fuel cartridge is utilized for supplying a hydrocarbon fuel to support combustion. Use of one of the cartridges prevents the use of the other.

Abstract: A cooker includes: a heating chamber on which a first object to be heated is placed; a heating plate on which a second object to be heated is placed; an upper heat source provided on an upper side of the heating chamber, and a lower heat source provided on a lower side of the heating chamber and including at least a high-frequency heat source; an operation unit configured to receive an input of information on a heating treatment; and a control unit configured to individually control the upper heat source and the lower heat source, based on the information on the heating treatment. The cooker further includes a reflecting portion provided below the heating plate and configured to reflect leftwards and rightwards high-frequency waves supplied from the high-frequency heat source.

Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds the base and extends generally upward from the base to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position, When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.

Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.

Abstract: A method of making a beverage container from salt including cutting the salt into a block. A center portion of the block is removed to form a hollow interior portion for receiving a liquid. The block is polished to create smooth sides and rounded edges for the container. A wax coating may be applied to an exterior portion of the block. Further, an indicia may be attached to the wax coating.

Abstract: This is a casino table mounted device with the dual purpose of identifying the table and controlling access to the cash drop. The placard displays the table id number for security and floor personnel. The opening in the device is lockable in either the open or closed position to control access to the cash vault below the table during play and when the table is closed.

Abstract: A container of sheet plastic reveals when it has been opened after a clerk loaded it with food. The container has a base (12) and lid (14) that remain latched together until they are separated at an initial opening region (40) where the lid has a radially-outward projecting lid tab (44) and the base has a tear-away part (52) with a blocker (60) that blocks access to the lid tab. The blocker surrounds the radially outward edge and opposite sides of the tab. The blocker prevents access to the lid tab to lift it to open the container until the tear-away part (52) is torn along a tear line (81). The fact that the tear-away part is torn away, reveals that the container has been tampered with.

Abstract: A beverage can cap member is configured so that its exterior surface extending radially inwardly from the rim or rim forming portion is substantially flat or continuous, or has a slight curve from a position adjacent from the rim or rim forming portion. The cap member may have a countersink which is filled with a filler material including a curable adhesive, an insert of a natural or synthetic material or the like. The filler material increases the structural strength of the cap member to an extent that it can be made of a relatively thinner material and still complies with the minimum peaking pressure of the industrial standard.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for sealing containment sumps used in connection with underground storage tanks. A sump cover sealing system includes an expansion ring assembly adapted to affix to the interior of the sump, and to fastenably attach with the sump cover to removably seal the sump cover to the sump. A contraction band assembly is also provided to affix to the exterior of the sump opposite the expansion ring assembly. Methods of using the system are described. A sump cover with an observation portal is provided.

Abstract: A system for sealing an access port of a pressurized container or conduit comprises a metallic cap 10 having a sealing surface 20 which forms a seal with a corresponding sealing surface 16 of a metallic access port assembly 2, when the surfaces are pushed against each other by a clamping means 4 which is preferably separate from the cap. As shown the metal to metal sealing surfaces are frustro-conical in shape. The cap comprises a shoulder 26 which engages the rim of the access port if the cap is over tightened preventing deformation of the sealing surfaces. The cap may comprise a further frustro-conical sealing surface 40 which co acts with a corresponding surface 46 on an insert 6 which fits within and rests upon an internal shoulder 18 of the access port assembly 2 which may be welded onto a container.

Abstract: The method is provided for producing a can, including a jacket-shaped can body, which has at least one opening that is tightly closed by a peelable sealing membrane. The sealing membrane is provided with a pull tab, which is folded over and detachably connected to an upper side of the sealing membrane. The pull tab is detachably fastened to the upper side of the sealing membrane by way of an adhesive. The adhesive is printed onto the upper side of the sealing membrane and/or onto the pull tab. The adhesive is preferably a paint and in particular a sealing wax.

Abstract: A trash can system and component elements are described. Folded or interfolded trash bags are provided in a container beneath a flexible insert. The flexible insert provides separation between a trash bag in an operative position within the trash can, and provides support to the container against the pulling operation performed by a user to pull a full trash bag out of the container and dispense a new, refill trash bag from the container. According to another exemplary embodiment, folded or interfolded trash bags are provided in a tray which slidably connect to a lid associated with a box disposed in the trash can.

Abstract: A trash dispenser includes a trash receptacle and a bag container of trash bags disposed at the bottom of the receptacle. A user can reach down through the receptacle and pull an uppermost bag from the container and fold it over a top rim of the receptacle to form a liner for the receptacle. The bag container may be slid into the bottom of the receptacle through a side opening in the receptacle side wall. Alternatively, the bag container can be removably attached to the receptacle beneath a lower end thereof.

Abstract: The packaging for extemporaneous products, particularly medicinal, pharmaceutical, cosmetic products and the like, comprises a container (2) of a first substance which extends into a neck (4), a mouth (5) defined at the top of neck turned towards the outside of the container, a receptacle (6) of a second substance which is at least partially housed in said neck and a tubular body (7) with its end turned towards the inside of the container closed by a bottom and the opposite open end and which features at least one window (10) defined in its side walls, the receptacle being fitted axially sliding in the neck between a containment configuration of the second substance, in which it is retracted in the neck, and a release configuration of the second substance, in which it is at least partially protracted beyond the end of the neck turned towards the inside of the container with the window at least partially uncovered.

Abstract: A hot/cold container and lid is described. The container comprising: a bottom plate; a plurality of inner walls extending substantially perpendicular to said bottom plate, forming a hollow, therebetween; a plurality of outer walls extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate and substantially parallel to, and spaced from, a corresponding one of the inner walls, the spacing forming a compartment between the inner and outer walls, wherein corresponding ones of the inner and outer walls are attached at selected points between the inner and outer walls to provide at least one substantially uninterrupted compartment, therebetween. The Lid may be of a transparent, semi-transparent or opaque material and may be of a material that operates as a cutting board.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a liquid container (1) for holding a liquid (2) of a motor vehicle, having a front wall (4) arranged in the direction of travel of the vehicle and a rear wall (6) opposed thereto and an upper wall (8). To reduce sloshing noises generated by having a wave forming in the liquid container (1) due to acceleration, at least one compensating tube (24) is provided, having a first opening (27), a connecting portion (26) and a second opening (28). The first opening (27) arranged proximate the front wall (4), and the second opening (28) arranged proximate the rear wall (6). The connecting portion (26) fluidly couples the first and second openings (27 and 28).

Abstract: There is disclosed a non-stick cookware apparatus, comprising a cookware article comprising a first material; a coating on the cookware article comprising a second material; wherein the second material comprises a critical surface tension value less than 75 mN/m and a hardness value of at least 5 measured on a Moh's scale.

Abstract: Bowls containing food are used by persons who have deficiencies in manual control like infants, the elderly and the incapacitated. Serious accidents may result from spills of the contents of said bowls, in addition to posing a nuisance. The object of this invention is to stabilize said bowls by delimiting the position of the bowl when subjected to stresses related to the said manual deficiencies so that spillage does not occur. Specifically the bowls are stabilized by two suction cups temporarily attached to the bottom of the bowl and a fixed surface, respectively, by ambient air pressure; said cups have rods extending from the necks of the suction cups, respectively, that abut each other in a section of tubing. Thus the bowl has limited rotary motion about the initial central axis of the bowl to allow for involuntary fidgeting with the bowl without causing spills. The maximum diameter of the cup portion of the suction cups is less than the diameter of the flat surface of the bowl.

Abstract: A storage vessel, such as vessels used in storing high pressure gas is provided. The storage vessel includes a liner having a center portion and a first and second end dome. A first composite layer is disposed circumferentially about the center portion. A second composite layer is disposed about said first composite layer and the first and second end dome. In some embodiments, the second composite layer is formed from a knitted or braided sleeve that is tightened over the liner and first composite layer by pulling the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizer for a pressurized gas cylinder characterized by a cylindrical wall having a diameter dc and a convex bottom having a curvature radius rc, comprising a molded shipping device characterized by a bottom and a top, the top having (a) an upper surface, (b) a downwardly projecting recess, relative to said upper surface, adapted to receive the gas cylinder, the recess comprising a cylindrical wall having a diameter, ds, approximately equal to dc, terminating in a concave surface having a curvature radius, rs, that is approximately equal to or greater than rc, and (c) external walls projecting downwardly from the upper surface; the bottom having (a) a lower surface; (b) a plurality of feet protruding from the lower surface, wherein the bottom of the feet are molded to receive the upper surface of the top whereby a plurality of devices can be stably stacked.

Abstract: A tool positioning pad has a body, at least one positioning slot and two containing recesses. The body is a plastic foam block and corresponds to and is normally mounted in a tool box. The at least one positioning slot is formed in the body and each position slot has two ends and at least one non-straight section. Each non-straight section may be arced or curved and is integrally formed longitudinally in the positioning slot and has a convex inner sidewall. When a thin tool such as a spanner is placed into a positioning slot, the convex inner sidewall is deformed to press and securely hold the spanner inside the positioning slot.